Where the time stopped –
the story of Dalmatia I

SIBENIK SEA KAYAK TOUR

This tour is arranged for everyone who likes to spend lots of time in the nature and explore the world of adventure tourism. We are sure you will enjoy in paddling, hiking, swimming, snorkeling, walking, playing different games and visiting many interesting places.
There are all the elements that paddlers need in this tour: large river estuary with canyon, small islets and the coast full of coves and small beaches to explore and enjoy. Besides natural beauties, there are lot of historical sites and stories in this area full of history. Some local customs, which are almost disappeared nowadays, are also exceptionally interesting. And cuisine, of course. Primitive camping is necessary in some occasions, where there are no official camping sites. You don’t like that? Lack of luxury, perhaps? Well, yes, but instead of shower and electricity (which you have at your home, don’t you), you will have quiet secluded beach, the sound of waves and bright stars above you. Do you have that at your home? Your guides are not only experienced paddlers, but also real experts for local history and interesting places. There will be possibility of buying any supplies every day.

DAY ONE

After the arrival on Zadar or Split airport we will have a van transfer to our hotel in the town of Skradin, on the edge of Krka National Park. Dinner and sightseeing Skradin.

DAY TWO

After the breakfast we will have a short boat transfer upstream the Krka river to the Park and sightseeing the beautiful waterfalls. After the return to Skradin, we will start paddling across the Prokljan lake, which is in fact a part of Krka estuary. The rest of the day we will paddle forward to the small Zaton village, where we have dinner and camping overnight.
Paddling distance: 15 km

DAY THREE

We continue paddling downstream the Krka estuary to the sea. On our way to the sea we will stop in the city of Šibenik, medieval Croatian city, one of the rare cities on the coast which were built by Croatian kings, not by Romans. Another very interesting spot we are going to visit is the Saint Nicholas fortress on the very river mouth. The fortress was built in sixteenth century by Venetians and is situated on a small island, but connected with the mainland. It used to be very important for the protection of the city.
We will have the dinner and camping overnight in the Srima village.
Paddling distance: 19 km

DAY FOUR

The first “island day”. We will paddle across several narrow channels and visit several islands of the cute archipelago off Šibenik. Some of them are inhabited, some not, but all are peaceful and just created for relaxed vacation and swimming in the crystal sea.
The dinner and camping overnight will be on the Kaprije island, sleepy Mediterranean paradise with some hundred inhabitants and no cars.
Paddling distance: 12 km

DAY FIVE

The second “island day”. We will paddle back to the mainland, where we arrive in the evening. The whole day will pass paddling from islet to islet with occasional stops for swimming or visiting museums of local traditions – coral harvesting on the island of Zlarin and sea sponge harvesting on the lowest (1,25 meters above sea level) Croatian inhabited island of Krapanj.
We will have the dinner and camping overnight in the Brodarica village.
Paddling distance: 19 km

DAY SIX

Along the mainland coast again. We will paddle along the coast with lot of bays and coves and among some small islets. One of the most interesting sites on our way is the Primošten village. That village was built on the small islet near the coast, which helped inhabitants to defend their village during the wars. And nowadays it is connected with the mainland, so you can reach it from the land.
We will have the dinner and camping overnight in the Rogoznica village.
Paddling distance: 20 km

DAY SEVEN

Paddling along the coast again and crossing the channel at the end of the day to the Mali Drvenik island. Swimming and camping on the Papalj gravel beach. The dinner will be in a small family-run restaurant some two kilometers from the beach. That will be a good hiking, after lot of paddling, won’t it?
Paddling distance: 15 km

DAY EIGHT

Paddling to the Maslinica village on the Šolta island. We will take a rest and swim in the cute tiny hidden beach on the Veli Drvenik island and also pass through the small archipelago off Maslinica. The Masilinca village is a typical small fishermen port with an old castle.
Dinner and camping overnight in Maslinica.
Paddling distance: 17 km

DAY NINE

From Maslinica to the mainland again. We will take the rest in the Krknjaši lagoon on the Veli Drvenik island and swim in the crystal water. Dinner and camping overnight in the Seget donji village. In the vincity is the ancient city of Trogir so we are going to walk its old, amazing streets anda enjoy.
Paddling distance: 15 km

DAY TEN

We will paddle along the coast and pass near the ancient city of Trogir, an UNESCO heritage site, near seven cute villages on the coast of the Bay of Kaštela and finally we will finish our tour in the old fishermen port of Split, with a beautiful view of Diocletian’s palace.
Sightseeing, dinner and hotel overnight in Split.
Paddling distance: 23 km

DAY ELEVEN

After breakfast we will leave our hotel and have a transfer to the Spilt airport.

Interesting sights:

Krka National Park with its beautiful waterfalls, “Punta planka” – Croatian “Cap Horn”, old walled cities of Šibenik, Trogir and Split, small villages, islands and beaches, medieval fortress, museums with local traditions